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Mürren Via Ferrata

Route description

Via Ferrata Mürren-Gimmelwald

This via ferrata doesn’t go up – it goes down. That’s no joke, and it’s definitely a change from the usual! But it’s not just the via ferrata that heads down – the steep rock faces on the way to Gimmelwald also drop quite a long way down.

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Opening hours

1 June – 31 October

The via ferrata is open exclusively from 1 June to 31 October, from 09:00 to 18:00

Difficulty

The via ferrata is graded K3 (fairly difficult) on the SAC via ferrata scale. In some sections, the route takes you over steeper rocky terrain, but it is well secured. Steep or vertical sections are made easier by ladders or iron clamps. Even on less difficult terrain, wire ropes secure the climber. Self-belaying is essential as this via ferrata is very exposed.
Length of the via ferrata: 2.2 km
Elevation gain: 300 m
Length of the zip line: 60 m
Length of the Nepal bridge: 80 m

Via ferrata difficulty scale

Safety

The via ferrata requires a good level of fitness, sure-footedness, a head for heights, suitable equipment and mountaineering experience. Inexperienced climbers should hire a mountain guide. Only attempt the route in good weather, with no risk of rain or thunderstorms.

At least one carabiner must remain attached to the safety rope at all times. Via ferrata sets are rated for 40–120 kg (including rucksack); outside this range, additional safety measures are required.

The zip line is only accessible with a mountain guide and is otherwise closed.

Do not enter the base jump platform.

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Equipment

You can hire your via ferrata equipment from Intersport in Mürren.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

Climbing harness, via ferrata set, climbing helmet,

anchor sling, webbing sling, screw-lock carabiner,

climbing rucksack, sturdy footwear and

gloves.

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Directions

Start of the via ferrata

The start of the via ferrata is in the car-free village of Mürren. You can reach it by taking the Schilthorn cableway from Stechelberg or the Lauterbrunnen–Mürren cable car from Lauterbrunnen. Once in Mürren, it is about a 10-minute walk along the lower village road to the Sportchalet Mürren. The start is via the tunnel on the south side of the retaining wall by the tennis courts.

Sportchalet Mürren
Lungeli 1063
3825 Mürren

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